Wichita State University to offer hybrid classes in the fall

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita State University is making plans to get students back into the classroom in the fall of 2020 while it still protects students from the coronavirus.

Students can expect to see hybrid classes that include limited in-person instruction, some online teaching and some independent study.

“That’s going to vary depending on the class and instructors are going to be in charge of making those decisions for each individual class,” said Carolyn Speer, manager of instructional design and access at WSU.

Wichita State Academic Affairs says the plans could change depending on any local, state or federal health restrictions that might be in place at the time.

Students said it feels good to know their university is taking precautions so early.

“I totally understand why the school is going through all this,” said Harrison Hill, WSU student. “They want to stay safe, but at the same time, they want to interact with all the kids.”

Some students said they do feel bad for first time college students starting this fall.

“Especially for first year students, they really want that in-person experience hands-on and they’re not going to get that now,” said Hill. “It’s going to be tweaked and different for them.”